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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.04, 3,680.53 and 2,044.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.04, 3,680.53 and 2,044.85 is: 3,063.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.04 : 3,680.53 = 2,044.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.04/3,680.53 = 2,044.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.04x = 3,680.53 × 2,044.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.04x = 7,526,131.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,526,131.77/2,457.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.09

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